The Akmanastır Monastery, a remarkable historical and religious site carved into the tuff rock of central Anatolia, has been unveiled to the public following the relocation of military barracks that had safeguarded the site for nearly a century. Nestled near the historic
In a historic auction at Christie’s, René Magritte’s enigmatic masterpiece, “L’empire des lumières,” fetched an astonishing $121.16 million, solidifying its place as the most expensive Surrealist work ever sold. This stunning sale, held on November 19, capped off a year-long celebration of
A Byzantine-era oil lamp, seven ancient coins, and a gold medallion dating back to the fourth century have been repatriated to Türkiye from Switzerland. These artifacts were recovered through a cultural property trafficking investigation led by Swiss authorities. The investigation began when
During the opening reception of Ai Weiwei’s highly anticipated exhibition Who Am I? at Palazzo Fava in Bologna, Italy, a porcelain sculpture by the renowned Chinese artist was deliberately destroyed by a visitor. The shattered artwork, Porcelain Cube, was part of a
A long-lost painting by Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–ca. 1656) titled Penitent Mary Magdalene (ca. 1625–26) has been acquired by the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. This Baroque masterpiece was publicly unveiled on Friday, marking the first time it has been seen
Türkiye blocked access to the social media platform Instagram on August 2 because it failed to comply with the country’s “laws and rules.” The platform was accused of blocking condolence posts after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, leader of Hamas, by a
As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations, an exhibition of paintings titled “Painter Mihri in Istanbul, Rome, New York” has recently opened at the Vadistanbul Shopping Mall. The exhibition showcases the works of Mihri Rasim Müşfik Açba, one of Türkiye’s pioneering
Ancient archeological venues will be visited at night. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced plans to introduce night museums, including those in the ancient city of Hierapolis. During an event where Turkey’s tourism figures 2023 were disclosed, and expectations for 2024
A video showcasing renovation work on Egypt’s Menkaure Pyramid at Giza has ignited social media criticism, with some experts denouncing it as “absurd.” Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, hailed it as the “project of the century.” In the
The headliners of the 31st Istanbul Jazz Festival, to be held between July 3 and 18, will be Gregory Porter and Chris Isaak. Early-bird tickets for Porter and Isaak will be on general sale at Passo on Jan. 19. Grammy-winning Porter and his “jazz
